Honoring Juneteenth

Juneteenth – “June” plus “nineteenth” – is a day of celebration to commemorate emancipation and the end of slavery in the United States. As we honor this day and celebrate independence, we also recognize the struggle – historically and in our current moment – to achieve true freedom and justice for all. On this first, now annual, holiday for our University, this space is offered to promote historical memory, and support personal and community reflection.